Initial investigation showed that the operation was based on a search warrant issued by Sta. Cruz Laguna Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27.

Recovered from the suspects were two sachets of suspected shabu, four unsealed sachets with residue of suspected shabu, four crumpled aluminum foil, an improvised tube pipe, 13 disposable lighters, one metal pencil case and two cellphones.

The pieces of evidence were brought to Cavite Crime Laboratory Office for examination while the suspects were temporarily held at Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Custodial Center, the filing of charges against the suspects for violation of RA 9165.